Clopidogrel
Overview
Clopidogrel is a thienopyridine antiplatelet drug used in thromboembolic disorders.it is an analogue of ticlopidine and acts by decreasing adenosine diphosphate-mediated platelet aggregation.
Categories
- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Clopidogrel's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 75 to 325 mg | 200 (200) | 24 hourly | PO | administer with food if GI upset ocur. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Clopidogrel is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Clopidogrel is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Clopidogrel
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